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What is the best treatment option for a 90 year old with a slightly fractured tibia, who also has problems healing wounds and poor circulation?
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A cast: Depends in fracture pattern if it is in fact a slight fracture nondisplaced and stable a cast and DVT Prophylaxis and crutch / walker training or wheel chair if strength and balance poor must prevent DVT and falls hope that helps
Answered 5/21/2015
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